Outlook

Francesca Lake - Destiny Fulfilled

Published:Monday | March 12, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Designer Francesca Lake is living her dream. Though she had always had an interest in creative art, it was not until she was a teenager that she had a passion to pursue fashion. But she didn't know how.Lake believes...

Sarah's Children: Second city gets new charity.

Published:Tuesday | March 13, 2018 | 12:00 AM

United States-based attorney Joy Robinson says the launch of the advocacy group, Sarah's Children, is a powerful reminder that the spirit of volunteerism is still alive in Jamaica.Speaking at the launch...

8 steps to building your personal brand from the PR Chick

Published:Tuesday | March 13, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Naomi Garrick, the well-known public relations professional, knows a thing or two about building a brand. And now, she is sharing what she knows with the release of her first book - PR Chick's...

Trevor E.S. Smith | Why I Need To Be Different

Published:Monday | March 12, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Why I need to be differentCould you commit murder?In the movie The Push, psychological illusionist Derren Brown uses social pressure to convince ordinary, decent, real-life individuals to become increasingly socially compliant until they commit...

Make a Bold Statement with Gaelle

Published:Monday | March 12, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Can a woman have too many lipsticks? No. With that in mind, Safyie Reid has added some new shades to her lipstick line Gaelle Cosmetics.A new line of Jamaican-made cosmetics, Gaelle, which was started in 2017,...

Marsha Norman: Turning failure into success

Published:Tuesday | March 6, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley

If you were to ask successful persons about their journey, some would likely tell you their life was like a roller coaster, often spiralling out of control, taking on sharp curves and going down steep...

Say more with Papflor

Published:Tuesday | March 6, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Fashion meets art with one-of-a-kind design - This is at the heart of Papflor.
Papflor is an event decor company, specialising in creating personalised handcrafted paper-flower pieces for birthday parties, anniversaries, graduations, corporate anniversaries and weddings...

Chanel crowns Paris season with a botanical ode to fall

Published:Tuesday | March 6, 2018 | 12:00 AM

VIP GUESTS at Paris Fashion Week left the urban bustle at the door on Tuesday, as they entered Paris’ Grand Palais to discover a giant indoor forest complete with dewy scents and rustling dry leaves at Chanel’s spectacular ode to fall...

Dear Doc | Help! I have gonorrhoea again

Published:Monday | March 5, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Q Dear Doc, I had sex with a girl I met on the beach a week ago, and since then, I have a thick, yellow discharge coming from my penis. I had gonorrhoea before, so I know that this is the same thing. I went to the...

Gangs of New York

Published:Tuesday | March 6, 2018 | 12:00 AMNatalie Oh

titled Lack of Proper Leadership and the Conscience of America, which was published in 2012.His testimony"Young people are usually extremely cynical, more so of structures and institutions. However, there are reasons for this cynicism. Children...

80 not out! - Godfrey Dyer, the consummate high achiever

Published:Tuesday | March 6, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Godfrey Dyer, the consummate high achiever of Summerfest Productions, founders of Reggae Sumfest.The tourism stalwart, who holds the position of Jamaica's Tourism Enhancement Fund chairman, was toasted as a man for all seasons."He is a city father who has made significant achievements,...

Tamia Delivers More in Couture

Published:Thursday | March 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Tamia Carey delivers more in couture! Fashionistas have been asking for it from one of your favourite creators, and Carey has answered in fine fashion, adjusting her size range to...

Trevor E. S. Smith | The leader-follower divide is widening

Published:Tuesday | March 6, 2018 | 12:00 AMTrevor E. S. Smith

Today's leaders face unique challenges, some of which threaten the very existence of their organisations.The follower group is increasingly diverse demographically, impacting demands and needs. Leaders strive to...

Dear Doc | My boyfriend does not last long in bed

Published:Monday | February 26, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Q Dear Doctor, I am grateful for your column. I look forward to reading it on Sundays.My problem is that for a while now, my boyfriend has been ejaculating very quickly this happens at every sexual encounter. If I'm lucky, he will last 15 minutes,...

Kevin Williams: Living By Faith, serving his country

Published:Monday | February 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley

A little faith is all the fuel people need to drive away challenges. Kevin Williams knows the power of faith and the strengths that lie in believing in one's self. His faith is what has brought him...

Ron Young - You have to fail to succeed

Published:Monday | February 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMNatalia Oh

Ron Young Jr has built a reputation as a highly respected attorney in commercial, property and civil litigation. He is widely known in Jamaica as the attorney for chart-topping international reggae artistes and as...

Making a personal statement at home

Published:Monday | February 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Having the right pieces and colours in your home, will determine everything from the look of the room to the way you feel. Terene Sewell, who is involved in creating homes from the ground up, knows how to help us...

Ra Soaps - Marrying art and science

Published:Monday | February 12, 2018 | 12:00 AMRocheda Bartley

Art is the dynamic instrument we use to bring our ideas and imagination to life, while science is the door which we open to understand the laws of nature. These are two separate worlds, however, when fused, they can produce...

Trevor E. S. Smith | The Dogs Won’t Bite

Published:Monday | February 26, 2018 | 12:00 AMTrevor E. S. Smith

The title aside, this article actually provides some useful insights into confronting challenges, mustering courage and attaining goals.The title comes from the words that I repeated over and over as I marched with bare feet to...

Iberostar Chef on Tour- an event to be remembered

Published:Tuesday | February 27, 2018 | 12:00 AMJanet Silvera

WESTERN BUREAU:On the heels of being named the top all-inclusive hotel in the Caribbean by tourism's official bible, Trip Advisor, Iberostar Grand claimed high marks on Saturday, February 23, night...

Dear Doc | Can I pierce my clitoris?

Published:Monday | February 19, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Q Hello Doc, I am a 22-year-old female and I love sex. My boyfriend wants me to put a ring in my clitoris, as he says it will give me more orgasms. Is this true? I would love that but I am afraid it would damage my clitoris...

Shades of Sunshine with Herny’s Wood

Published:Monday | February 19, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson

The soothing sounds of warm waves crashing against the sandy shore. Bikinis and swim trunks out in their numbers as glistening skins bake in the smiling sun. The only thing missing is your favourite beach accessory...

Chinese Ambassador NIU Qingbao enjoyed Jamaica: Sad to go

Published:Tuesday | February 20, 2018 | 12:00 AMLatara Boodie

As the Embassy of the People's Republic of China celebrated the start of a new year, they also bid farewell to Ambassador Niu Qingbao, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The...

Trevor E. S. Smith | Inner conflicts

Published:Monday | February 19, 2018 | 12:00 AMTrevor E. S. Smith

The email came at the wrong time. Yet, the moment he hit 'Send', it was clear it might not be well-received.Things were not going well at work, and the unresolved issue at home had been occupying his mind. The email he had received...

A Year of New Beginnings for Chinese Embassy